r/NewMexico • u/madi_clare • 1d ago

Camping mid March

I’ve been to NM in April, mostly southern areas though. I’m looking to camp either Santa Fe National forest or Gila area around mid March. I’m fine with cold, but is there usually snow? I don’t have a 4x4 vehicle which is my biggest concern. I was really looking forward to Columbine campground specifically but saw some pretty snowy pics from someone who stayed early march. Any advice?

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u/Remarkable_Home_5554 1d ago

I have lived in Northern New Mexico for nearly 50 years. I disagree about the winds being bad in mid-March. March tends to be pleasant until towards the vert end of the month, when the winds start to increase in speed and frequency in preparation for April, which is the worst month for winds. However, keep in mind that NM often get some of the best snows of the season in March. It is windy in Northern New Mexico any time of year but April is when Arizona tries to blow NM into Texas. I always advise my friends not to visit NM April to mid-May.